How far is Chouteau, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Chouteau, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.36 mi
00h 39m
Flight
36.31 mi
58.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.31 mi
Kilometers
58.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.36 mi
Kilometers
61.74 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Chouteau
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chouteau
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chouteau
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fair Oaks
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Chouteau
19.1 mi
00h 19m
To Tulsa
19.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chouteau and Tulsa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chouteau and Tulsa.

  1. 1

    Start on South Chouteau Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chouteau Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit right

    1348 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    26.7 mi · 31 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown

    1417 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chouteau and Tulsa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
26.7 mi · 70%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.49 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King
4.49 mi · 12%
South Chouteau Avenue
1.48 mi · 4%
East 1st Street South
0.73 mi · 2%
1st Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

Merge slight left onto Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fair Oaks
00h 19m from Chouteau
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chouteau and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chouteau to Tulsa?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fair Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Chouteau and 19.3 miles from Tulsa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chouteau and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Fair Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fair Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fair Oaks.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

26 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chouteau and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 36.31 mi (58.43 km).

Chouteau

#1 Chouteau

Second-largest town in Mayes County, Omklahoma, United States

Population2,112
Coordinates36.1859300, -95.3430200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Tulsa

#2 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: South Chouteau Avenue (-95.342732, 36.185906)
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.63 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $5.42 $7.31 $14.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chouteau and Tulsa. The current time is 01:25:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.